Day 10 after Zoloft

Hey folks,

So, yesterday was mostly good but I had some weird brain feelings from like 4-6pm! It felt like my brain was in some weird foggy state; kinda dreamlike (like, quickly disappearing thoughts, like how you feel after waking up).. I felt forgetful.. damn. This triggered anxiety and after I ate, I started to feel better. We went to bed early, and I probably had.. 10 hours of sleep. Got up around 7:30, mid dream (dreams were vivid again) and I started to feel kinda loopy from 8:30-it’s fading sorta now. It’s weird. It feels like my brain is processing things slow and like my brain is struggling to wake up. It FREAAAKS me out. I’m still very aware and present, got my sound design stuff done.. but geez!

I asked around and people think it’s the Zoloft. I get so freaked out I’m losing it and just want to go back to how I was! It’s still in my system so I’m hoping the next few days are positive.

[Teggyherms]

When I was getting off of Paxil XR, I got brain zaps and headaches. It was awful. It took a full year!!! However I was on this med for like 4 years. What your experience is most likely a combo of Zoloft withdrawals and anxiety. With anxiety I get real foggy. You really need to stop worrying about it. Know that there is nothing wrong with you. Just an over sensitive body and mind. Just do something relaxing. Read a book or take a walk! Keep yourself busy enough that you don’t think about it. I know it’s hard! Hang in there.

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Thank you!!! I’m trying my best ❤️ Thanks for helping me, always!

[teemo1]

Still it sounds like you're doing a great job sticking it out through this hard time, in spite of all the challenges. Keep it up! And your posting about it here must be not only helpful for you, but also for others going through a similar challenge.

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I hope so! It’s good for me to keep record. Thank you so much!!

[Bradley0210]

Did you have any side effects while you were taking Zoloft? How long did you take it for? I’m curious because I’ve been taking it for about 3 weeks (.25mg) and I haven’t noticed any side effects yet. I also don’t know if I’ve had any improvement in anxiety either. Thanks!

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Hey buddy! Oh yes I did. Check out my posts - I started posting here a couple weeks in, I think.. but yeah, some people feel great on it! But I didn’t. It exasperated anxiety symptoms and made me feel so loopy. If you’ve been on it for 3 weeks, you’re good. I noticed effects after a day. People said “oh it’s your anxiety”... nope. We all react different! You should be good

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I hear it takes 4-6 weeks to help anxiety

[Kkimm]

Hi

You are doing really well, hang on in there.

It will also be so useful to others if you continue to keep up these reports.

My very best wishes.

Kim

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Thank you so much, Kim!!!